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Introductory Courses

PSYC BC 1001x and y Introduction to Psychology

Lecture course introducing students to the chief facts, principles, and
problems of human and animal behavior, through systematic study of a text,
lectures, exercises, reading in special fields, and participation in a
current experiment. (An alternative to participation can be arranged at the
student's request.) - J. Feinberg, A. Horowitz, J. Danker, J. New, W.
Mckenna, P. Stokes, D. SussanPrerequisites: This course is prerequisite for all other psychology
courses. Enrollment is limited to 180 in section 1; and to 45 students in
sections 2-4.3 points

A laboratory-based introduction to experimental methods used in psychological
research. Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how
to review the primary literature and formulate a hypothesis, design an
experiment, analyze data using statistical methods, communicate the results
of a scientific study through oral presentation and written manuscript, and
carry out research studies under ethical guidelines. Students will be able to
apply the acquired knowledge in all disciplines of Psychology and will be
prepared to engage in advance research in fields including, but not limited
to, Cognition, Learning, Perception, Behavioral Neuroscience, Development,
Personality, and Social Psychology. - K. PhamPrerequisites: Departmental permission via Barnard Department of
Psychology Lab and Statistics Lottery (students enter lottery online the
previous semester). Note: This introductory lab course is intended for
students who have not previously been enrolled in a psychology lab course. It
is also highly recommended for First Year and Sophomore students.
Corequisites: BC1001 or its equivalent.1.5 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC1010

PSYC
1010

04054
001

Tu 9:00a - 12:00p
410 MILBANK HALL

K. Light

27

PSYC
1010

07697
002

Tu 4:10p - 7:10p
410 MILBANK HALL

K. Light

27

PSYC
1010

04873
003

Th 9:00a - 12:00p
410 MILBANK HALL

K. Light

21

PSYC
1010

02872
004

Th 12:30p - 3:30p
410 MILBANK HALL

K. Light

23

Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC1010

PSYC
1010

05719
001

Tu 9:00a - 12:00p
TBA

K. Pham

24

PSYC
1010

03476
002

Tu 12:30p - 3:30p
TBA

K. Pham

19

PSYC
1010

04678
003

W 9:00a - 12:00p
TBA

K. Pham

23

PSYC
1010

06928
004

F 10:10a - 1:10p
TBA

K. Light

31

PSYC BC 1099x and y Science and Scientists

Weekly meetings with researchers to discuss the nature of scientific inquiry
in psychology; and intellectual, professional, and personal issues in the
work of scientists.Prerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor.1 point

Lecture course covering the basic methods, results, and theory in the study
of how experience affects behavior. The roles of early exposure, habitation,
sensitization, conditioning, imitation, and memory in the acquisition and
performance of behavior are studied. - P. BalsamPrerequisites: BC1001 Introduction of Psychology or permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 72 students.3 points

Lecture course covering an introduction to problems, methods, and research in
perception. Discussion of psychological studies of seeing, hearing, touching,
tasting, and smelling. - M. LevinePrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor.3 points

Laboratory consists of experiments related to the principal approaches to
personality and their implications for personality development, psychological
adjustment, and everyday behavior. Students will participate in all stages of
personality research: conceptualizing a personality construct, designing and
administering tests, identifying individual differences, and carrying out a
study.Prerequisites: BC1001 and departmental permission. Enrollment limited to
25 students per section. Corequisites: BC1125 Psychology of Personality Lecture. Discussion
Section Required.1.5 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC1124

PSYC
1124

01189
001

Th 9:00a - 12:00p
TBA

B. Woike
C. Etengoff

30

PSYC
1124

02467
002

F 12:30p - 3:30p
TBA

B. Woike
C. Etengoff

26

PSYC BC 1125x Psychology of Personality

Lecture course covering the principal approaches to personality and their
implications for personality development, psychological adjustment, and
everyday behavior. - B. WoikePrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor.3 points

Laboratory course covering contemporary theory and research on social thought
and behavior. Issues such as person perception, attitudes, attraction,
aggression, stereotyping, group dynamics, and social exchange will be
explored. The application of theory and research to addressing social
problems will be discussed. - C. EtengoffPrerequisites: BC1001 Introduction to Psychology and departmental
permission via Barnard Department of Psychology Lab and Statistics Lottery
(students enter lottery via eBear the previous semester). Enrollment limited
to 25 students per section. Corequisites: BC1138 Social Psychology Lecture. Discussion Section
Required.1.5 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC1137

PSYC
1137

01336
001

W 9:00a - 12:00p
410 MILBANK HALL

C. Etengoff
S. Stroessner

23

PSYC
1137

02028
002

F 12:30p - 3:30p
410 MILBANK HALL

C. Etengoff
S. Stroessner

19

PSYC BC 1138y Social Psychology

Lecture course covering contemporary theory and research on social thought
and behavior. Issues such as person perception, attitudes, attraction,
aggression, stereotyping, group dynamics, and social exchange will be
explored. The application of theory and research to addressing social
problems will be discussed.Prerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. BC: Fulfillment of
General Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC I).. BC: Fulfillment of
General Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC II)..3 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC1138

PSYC
1138

00241
001

MW 1:10p - 2:25p
202 ALTSCHUL HALL

S. Stroessner

160

PSYC BC 3363x Pedagogy for Higher Education in
Psychology

Designed to examine the science of psychology and the complexities of
teaching to create an environment conducive to involved and active learning.
The seminar, especially designed for current and intended Teaching
Assistants, covers ethical concerns, strategies for maintaining boundaries,
mastery learning, and approaches for leading discussions. Course uses case
methods, videotaping, research projects, and scenario analysis. Enrollment
limited to 12. - S. Sacks4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3363

PSYC
3363

06401
001

Tu 2:10p - 4:00p
TBA

S. Sacks

7

Middle-Level Courses

PSYC BC 2134x Educational Psychology

Through a participative classroom model, the major theories of child and
adolescent development and learning fundamental to the educative process are
examined. Analysis of applications and implications of psychological
knowledge for classroom teaching through observations and research in
elementary and secondary school classes. Examines models of instruction and
assessment; motivation, teaching, and learning strategies; and gender,
economic, and racial issues. - S. SacksPrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor.3 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC2134

PSYC
2134

05687
001

TuTh 2:40p - 3:55p
TBA

Instructor To Be Announced

48

PSYC BC 2141x and y Abnormal Psychology

An introduction to the study of abnormal behavior and various psychological
disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, eating
disorders, and personality disorders. The course broadly reviews scientific
and cultural perspectives on abnormal behavior with an emphasis on clinical
descriptions and diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and research methods. - S.
GuptaPrerequisites: BC1001. Enrollment limited to 70 students. Final enrollment
determined on the first day of class.3 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC2141

PSYC
2141

09256
001

MW 10:10a - 11:25a
504 Diana Center

S. Gupta

69

Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC2141

PSYC
2141

09256
001

MW 10:10a - 11:25a
TBA

S. Gupta

91

PSYC BC 2151x and y Organizational Psychology

Introduction to behavior of individuals and small groups in work
organizations. Recent theory and research emphasizing both content and
research methodology. Motivation and performance, attitudes and job
satisfaction, power, influence, authority, leadership, cooperation and
conflict, decision making, and communications. - A. BernsteinPrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment strictly
limited to 45 students; decided upon and finalized first week of
classes.3 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC2151

PSYC
2151

05007
001

TuTh 6:10p - 7:25p
323 MILBANK HALL

M. Cruz

40

Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC2151

PSYC
2151

07929
001

TuTh 6:10p - 7:25p
TBA

Instructor To Be Announced

208

PSYC BC 2154y Hormones and Reproductive Behavior

This class explores the complex interactions among genetics, hormones,
environment, experience, and behavior. Topics covered include the endocrine
system, sexual development, reproductive behavior, and social interactions
such as affiliation, aggression, parenting, as well as homeostasis,
biological rhythms, stress, memory, and mood. - K. PhamPrerequisites: BC1001 or BIOL BC1101, BC1102, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 45 students.3 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC2154

PSYC
2154

03505
001

MW 10:10a - 11:25a
325 MILBANK HALL

K. Pham

24

PSYC BC 2156x Introduction to Clinical Psychology

An introduction to the field of clinical psychology aimed at 1) becoming
familiar with professional issues in the field and 2) comparing therapeutic
approaches for their utility and efficacy. Therapeutic approaches covered
include psychodynamic therapies, cognitive behavior therapies, family/child
therapies. The course will critically examine a variety of professional
issues including ethical dilemmas, clinical assessment and diagnosis, and use
of technology in therapy.Prerequisites: Both BC1001 and BC2141, as well as one of the following: BC1125 Personality, BC1107 Psychology of Learning, BC1119 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience or BC1129 Developmental Psychology. Or BC1001 and permission of the instructor.Enrollment limited
to 35 students.
3 points.3 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC2156

PSYC
2156

08657
001

MW 1:10p - 2:25p
TBA

S. Gupta

69

PSYC BC 2163x or y Human Learning and Memory

Survey of contemporary theories and empirical research on human memory.
Topics will include sensory, short term and long term memory, levels of
processing, organization, forgetting, and encoding specificity. Special
topics include eyewitness testimony, amnesia, implicit memory, and false
memory. - L. Son, B. FinnPrerequisites: BC1001 and at least one psychology lab course, or
permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students.3 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC2163

PSYC
2163

06596
001

TuTh 11:40a - 12:55p
325 MILBANK HALL

K. Kelly

19

PSYC BC 2177y Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse

Examines the biological, psychological, and social factors that lead to drug
use and abuse. A biopsychosocial model will be used to examine the behavioral
effects of prescription, over the counter, and street drugs. Treatments,
therapies, and theories of addictive behaviors will be explored. - E.
McCaskillPrerequisites: BC1001 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 30 students.3 points

Explores the evolution of disorders affecting children due to some impairment
in the brain or nervous system. Constitutional vulnerabilities demonstrate
that nervous system injury varies as a function of neurodevelopmental stage.
Disorders to be studied include those impacting language, hearing, vision,
movement, mood and emotion, and learning. - E. McCaskillPrerequisites: BC1118/1119, BC3177, BC3380, or BIOL BC3362. Enrollment limited to 30 students. Not offered
in 2015-2016.3 points

Upper-Level Courses

PSYC BC 3152y Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality

This seminar is a critical examination of research and theory in human
sexuality. The first part of the course is an overview of influential social
science research on sexuality during the 20th century. The second part is a
detailed investigation of contemporary research and writing on selected
issues in human sexual behavior, including sexual socialization, gender and
sexuality, and contemporary approaches to understanding psychosexual
disorders. - W. McKennaPrerequisites: Junior or senior standing, BC1001 and two other psychology courses and permission of
the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students.4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3152

PSYC
3152

01798
001

M 11:00a - 12:50p
227 MILBANK HALL

W. McKenna

7

PSYC BC 3153x Psychology and Women

Examines how female experience is and has been understood by psychologists.
Through an understanding of gender as a social construction and issues raised
by the intersections of gender, sexuality, class, and race, the course will
analyze assumptions about what causes us to be gendered and about how being
gendered affects behavior. - W. McKennaPrerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and at least two psychology
courses. Permission of the instructor required for majors other than
Psychology or Women's Studies. Enrollment limited to 20 students.4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3153

PSYC
3153

01841
001

M 4:10p - 6:00p
TBA

W. McKenna

44

PSYC BC 3155y Psychology and Law

Survey of the research in social psychology as it relates to the legal
process. Among the topics covered are eyewitness identifications, jury
decision making, lie detection, child witnesses, confessions and
interrogations, media effects, and capital punishment. Each of these problems
will be considered from both a theoretical and an applied perspective. Next
offered during the 2012-2013 academic year. - L. HeuerPrerequisites: BC1001, one other psychology course, and permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. BC: Fulfillment of General
Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC I).. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3158y Human Motivation

Outlines major theoretical questions and research approaches in human
motivation. In particular, it focuses on empirical investigations of
motivation in social contexts, emphasizing goal formation, goal conflict, the
self, and the influence of nonconscious processes. Motivation for competence,
control autonomy, achievement, altruism, and intimacy will also be
covered.Prerequisites: BC1001 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 20 students.4 points

PSYC BC 3162x Introduction to Cultural Psychology

Critically investigates the universalizing perspectives of psychology.
Drawing on recent theory and research in cultural psychology, examines
cultural approaches to psychological topics such as the self, human
development, mental health, and racial identity. Also explores potential
interdisciplinary collaborations. - K. SeeleyPrerequisites: BC1001 and either BC1124/1125, BC1125, BC2141, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 20 students. BC: Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Cultures in
Comparison (CUL)..4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3162

PSYC
3162

04975
001

M 2:10p - 4:00p
TBA

K. Seeley

60

PSYC BC 3164y Perception and Language

Psychological investigations of spoken communication from a listener's
perspective. Topics include perception and sounds of speech and the
apprehension of meaning from words and utterances; the perceptual basis for
rhyme and rhythm in speech; and the natural history of vocal
communication.Prerequisites: BC 1001 and one of the following: BC1106/1107, BC1109/1110, BC1118/1119, BC1128/1129, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment
limited to 20 students Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3165y The Social Self

Review of the classic and contemporary empirical research pertaining to the
self, with an emphasis on the self as a socially-based construct. Focus on
the social basis of identity, self-concept, and self-regulation. - S.
StroessnerPrerequisites: BC1001 and one other Psychology course. Or permission of
the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3166y Social Conflict

Survey of the literature on development of social conflict, the motivations
and cognitions of individuals in conflict, and the procedures available for
resolving conflict. Particular emphasis will be placed on the psychology of
fairness and its implications for conflict resolution.Prerequisites: BC1001 and one additional Psychology course. Or permission
of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. BC: Fulfillment of
General Education Requirement: Social Analysis (SOC I).. BC: Fulfillment of
General Education Requirement: Reason and Value (REA)..4 points

PSYC BC 3170y Introduction to Psychoanalysis

Introduces the major contributors to contemporary psychoanalysis. Surveys
changes in theory and technique covering Freud, Ego Psychology and
Contemporary Freudian views, Object Relations Schools (e.g. Klein,
Winnicott), Self Psychology, and Interpersonal and relational approaches.
Additional topics may include relevant psychoanalytic research and
applications to art, cultural considerations, and current
controversies.Prerequisites: BC1001 and BC2156 Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Or permission
of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students.4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3170

PSYC
3170

03872
001

W 4:10p - 6:00p
502 Diana Center

M. Klein

16

PSYC BC 3364y Psychology of Leadership

An in-depth examination of the concept of leadership in psychology and
related fields. Topics include the role of gender, culture, and emotional
intelligence in leadership as well as a close examination of process and
integrative models. Topics will be discussed with an emphasis on theory,
research, and application. For enrollment: Students must have prerequisites
or permission of the instructor. - B. WoikePrerequisites: Students must have one of the following pre-requisites for
this course PSY BC 1123/1124 Personality Psychology or PSY BC 1137/8 Social
Psychology, or PSY BC 2151 Organizational Psychology, or permission by the
instructor.4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3364

PSYC
3364

08514
001

W 11:00a - 12:50p
306 MILBANK HALL

B. Woike

16

PSYC BC 3366y Eating Disorders

This course presents an in depth investigation of eating disorders including
anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating from a primarily
psychological perspective. The course will present both the current
understandings of causes, correlates, and outcomes of eating pathology as
well as the complexity and controversy surrounding these conceptualizations.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. Senior psych majors
will get first preference. - S. GuptaPrerequisites: PSYC BC 1001, PSYC BC 21414 points

An examination of the major concepts, debates, and research of evolutionary
psychology. Will explore the extent to which the human mind and behavior are
shaped by natural selection to solve specific, long-standing problems faced
by our species over evolutionary time, such as finding a romantic partner,
child-rearing, and gathering food.Prerequisites: BC1001 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 15 students. Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

Examines the acquisition of a first language by children, from babbling and
first words to complex sentence structure and wider communicative competence.
Signed and spoken languages, cross-linguistic variation and universalities,
language genesis and change, and acquisition by atypical populations will be
discussed.Prerequisites: BC1001, one Psychology laboratory course, one of the
following: PSYC W2240, BC1128/1129, BC1129, or LIN BC V1101, and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 15 students.4 points

PSYC BC 3372x Comparative Cognition

Review and critical evaluation of current empirical research investigating
cognitive processes in both human and non-human species. Topics include
comparisons in episodic memory, metacognition, theory of mind,
self-awareness, and language abilities.Prerequisites: BC1001 and one additional course in psychology. Or
permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Not offered
in 2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3373y Health Psychology

Consideration of research on the interaction of biological, psychological,
and social factors related to health and illness. Issues such as the
relationship of stress to illness, methods of coping with illness and
improving health, and the relationship between psychological factors and
recovery from illness will be discussed. - B. WoikePrerequisites: BC1001 and two more psychology courses (preferably
BC1118/1119, BC1137/1138, BC1124/1125). Permission of the instructor required.
Enrollment limited to 15 students.4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3373

PSYC
3373

08088
001

W 2:10p - 4:00p
501 Diana Center

B. Woike

10

PSYC BC 3376x Infant Development

Analysis of human development during the fetal period and early infancy.
Review of effects of environmental factors on perinatal perceptual,
cognitive, sensory-motor, and neurobehavioral capacities, with emphasis on
critical conditions involved in both normal and abnormal brain development.
Other topics include acute and long term effects of toxic exposures (stress,
smoking, and alcohol) during pregnancy, and interaction of genes and the
environment in shaping the developing brain of "high-risk" infants, including
premature infants and those at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.Prerequisites: BC1001 and BC1128/1129 Developmental (lab and lecture taken together)
or BC1129 (only lecture). Or permission of the instructor.
Enrollment limited to 15 students.4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3376

PSYC
3376

04927
001

Th 4:10p - 6:00p
TBA

W. Fifer

25

PSYC BC 3379x Psychology of Stereotyping and Prejudice

Review of current literature from experimental social psychology pertaining
to stereotyping and prejudice. Topics include: functions and costs of
stereotyping, the formation and maintenance of stereotypes, and stereotype
change. Recent research concerning the role of cognitive processes in
intergroup perception will be emphasized.Prerequisites: BC1001 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 20 students. BC: Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Social
Analysis (SOC I).. BC: Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Social
Analysis (SOC II).. Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3380y Cognitive Neuroscience

Exposition of research and theory in neuroscience with an emphasis on the use
of neural imaging techniques (EEG, evoked potentials, MEG, PET, fMRI) for
exploring sensation, perception, and cognition in the healthy, intact brain.
- Y. EzzyatPrerequisites: BC1001 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 20 students.4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3380

PSYC
3380

09637
001

M 6:10p - 8:00p
318 MILBANK HALL

D. Johnson

10

PSYC BC 3381y Theory of Mind and Intentionality

Survey and critical analysis of the developmental and neurological research
on theory of mind -the attribution of mental states like belief, desire, and
knowledge to others- in humans and nonhuman animals. Emphasis on the role of
intentionality, stages of acquisition, neurological and genetic bases, and
deficits in theory of mind.Prerequisites: BC1001 and one other Psychology course, or permission of
the instructor. Enrollment limited to 15 students. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3382y Adolescent Psychology

Examines adolescent development in theory and reality. Focuses on individual
physiological, sexual, cognitive, and affective development and adolescent
experiences in their social context of family, peers, school, and community.
Critical perspectives of gender, race and ethnicity, sexuality, and "teen
culture" explored. - S. SacksPrerequisites: BC1001 and BC1129 Developmental Psychology or permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 senior majors. Barnard students receive
priority. BC: Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Social Analysis
(SOC I).. BC: Fulfillment of General Education Requirement: Social Analysis
(SOC II)..4 points

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Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3382

PSYC
3382

00721
001

Tu 2:10p - 4:00p
318 MILBANK HALL

S. Sacks

15

PSYC BC 3383x Neuropharmacology and Behavior

Basic principles of the study of drugs that influence the neural systems and
induce changes in behavior. Molecular, biochemical and behavioral
characterization of psychotropic drugs: stimulants, sedative-hypnotics,
anxiolytics, alcohol, hallucinogens, and opiates. Etiology and treatment of
psychological and neurological disorders. - E. McCaskillPrerequisites: BC1001 and one of the following: BC1115, BC1119, or BIOL BC3280. Permission of the instructor is required.
Enrollment limited to 20 students.4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3383

PSYC
3383

02589
001

M 7:40p - 9:30p
TBA

E. McCaskill

50

PSYC BC 3384x Social Cognition

Survey of research from the field of social cognition, exploring cognitive
processes involved in social functioning. Topics include attention,
interpretation, evaluation, judgment, attribution, and memory processes.
Both controlled and automatic processes will be considered, and the roles of
motives, goals, and affective variables will be discussed. - S.
StroessnerPrerequisites: BC 1001 and one of the following: BC1138/1137 Social Psychology, BC1115/1114 Cognitive Psychology, or permission of the
instructor. Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3387x and y Topics in Neuroethics

Recent advancements in neuroscience raise profound ethical questions.
Neuroethics integrates neuroscience, philosophy, and ethics in an attempt to
address these issues. Reviews current debated topics relevant to the brain,
cognition, and behavior. Bioethical and philosophical principles will be
applied allowing students to develop skill in ethical analysis. - E.
McCaskillPrerequisites: BC1001 and one of the following: Neurobiology, Behavioral
Neuroscience, Fundamentals of Neuropsychology, or permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. BC: Fulfillment of General
Education Requirement: Reason and Value (REA)..4 points

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Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3387

PSYC
3387

09011
001

Tu 7:40p - 9:30p
TBA

E. McCaskill

28

PSYC BC 3388y Imitation and Language

Examines the concept of imitation in behavior through research on animals,
human development, and adult language use. Class meetings focus on discussion
of reading material to develop a theory of the cognitive mechanisms of
imitation that apply to language change in spoken communication.Prerequisites: BC1001 and one Psychology Lab course, or permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3389y Current Topics in Personality Psychology

This course offers an in-depth examination of contemporary topics in
personality psychology and their historical antecedents. Topics include
developmental foundations, modern theory and research on consciousness,
regulation of emotion and cognition, and new approaches to personality
assessment. These current issues will be discussed with an emphasis on both
theory and research. - B. WoikePrerequisites: BC1001 and BC1124/1125 (Personality lab and lecture taken together) or
BC1125 (Personality lecture only), or permission of the
instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

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Number

Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3389

PSYC
3389

02387
001

Th 2:10p - 4:00p
227 MILBANK HALL

B. Woike

7

PSYC BC 3390x Canine Cognition

An examination of the scientific study of the domestic dog. Emphasis will be
on the evolutionary history of the species; the dog's social cognitive
skills; canid perceptual and sensory capacities; dog-primate comparative
studies; and dog-human interaction. - A. HorowitzPrerequisites: BC1001 and one other Psychology course. Enrollment limited
to 15 students. Permission of the instructor is required.4 points

PSYC BC 3391y Psychology of Time

The seminar will explore how times are perceived, learned, remembered and
used to guide decisions and behavior. The underlying brain mechanisms that
create a sense of time and organize action will be discussed. Students will
research how temporal information processing is foundational to core areas of
psychology.Prerequisites: BC1001 and additional psychology course, or permission of
the instructor. Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

This course provides an overview of psychological intervention processes in
the field of developmental disabilities. Course content includes discussions
of clinical and ethical issues related to diagnosis and treatment, and
in-depth review of procedures used to teach appropriate behavior repertoires
to individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum
Disorders. - H. HochPrerequisites: BC1001, BC1127/1129, BC2156, or permission of the instructor. Seniors are given
priority.4 points

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Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3393

PSYC
3393

05017
001

Th 11:00a - 12:50p
TBA

H. Hoch

9

PSYC BC 3394x or y Metacognition

Metacognition is one of the latest psychological buzzwords, but what exactly
is metacognition? Metacognition enables us to be successful learners, problem
solvers, and decision makers, and as often been used synonymously with words
such as language, awareness, and consciousness. In this seminar, we will
examine various components of metacognition, including its role in learning
and memory, and its existence in various non-human populations. In addition,
we will explore the fragility of metacognition, including illusions of
confidence and harmful control strategies that people use. Readings will
include classic and important recent papers in the field, looking at
metacognition as a higher-level cognitive process, and as knowledge
individuals use to guide behavior. - L. SonPrerequisites: BC1001, and one psychology laboratory course; final
enrollment determined on the first day of class4 points

PSYC BC 3395x or y Emotion and Self Regulation

In this course, students will examine neuroscientific and psychological
research and scholarly work pertaining to the ability to regulate - to
control and manage - thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and social interactions.
Research suggests what is possible to change, and by what mechanisms.
Students will explore how evidence can reasonably be interpreted. - J.
DavisPrerequisites: BC1001 Introduction to psychology and BC1138 Social Psychology, or permission of the instructor.
Enrollment is determined at the first class meeting. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC BC 3397x or y Neural Modulation

Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission is often influenced and altered
by neuromodulators such as dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin. Imbalances
in neuromodulation are implicated in many psychiatric disorders. This course
will assess the role of neuromodulation under normal circumstances and how
dysfunction in neuromodulation can lead to psychiatric disorders. This course
will draw from primary literature and review articles in addition to
Introduction to Neuropsychopharmacology.- A. KalmbachPrerequisites: BC1001 and permission of the instructor. Enrollment
determined at first class meeting.4 points

Course
Number

Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3397

PSYC
3397

03036
001

W 4:10p - 6:00p
318 MILBANK HALL

A. Kalmbach

7

PSYC G 4232y Production and Perception of Language

Review of classic and current research on spoken communication. Peripheral
transduction, auditory and phonetic analysis, word recognition, phrase
formation, formal and informal speech, idiolect, and infant and nonhuman
listeners.Prerequisites: BC1001 and on of the following: PSYC W2240, BC2160, BC3164, or permission of the instructor. Not offered in
2015-2016.4 points

PSYC G 4492x Psychobiology of Stress

This seminar will explore factors that modulate stress reactivity and the
impact of stress on the structure and function of the nervous system and
behavior. Topics will include how developmental stage, sex/gender, time of
day, and experience influence how an organism responds to stress at
endocrinological, neurobiological, and behavioral levels. - R. RomeoPrerequisites: An Introduction to Psychology course and one of the
following: BC1117, BC1119, BC3362, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited
to 15 students. Not offered in 2015-2016.4 points

Research and Field Work Courses

PSYC BC 3465x-BC3466y Field Work and Research Seminar: The Barnard
Toddler Center

The Barnard Toddler Center provides the focus for field work and research in
applied developmental psychology, an amalgam of developmental, educational,
and clinical psychology. Students assist one morning a week at the Center,
make individual class presentations, carry out team research projects, and
participate in a two-hour weekly seminar which integrates theory, research,
and practice.Prerequisites: BC1128/BC1129 or just BC1129 lecture (without lab) and permission of the
instructor. Permission should be requested in the Spring of the year
preceding registration. Enrollment limited to 16 students. This is a
two-semester course only.8 points

Course
Number

Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3466

PSYC
3466

02080
001

Tu 12:55p - 2:55p
227 MILBANK HALL

T. Klein

14

Autumn 2015 :: PSYC BC3465

PSYC
3465

01424
001

Tu 12:50p - 2:50p
TBA

T. Klein

16

PSYC BC 3473y Field Work Seminar in Psychological Services and
Counseling

This course introduces students to clinical and counseling work, and to
psychodynamic ways of understanding and supporting people in psychological
distress. Students secure a clinical placement for the course, and apply
readings on psychodynamic notions of parenting, psychopathology, and
therapeutic process to their clinical experiences. The course helps students
clarify their professional goals, and provides the clinical experience that
strengthens applications to social work programs, and that is required for
applications to clinical and counseling doctoral programs. - J. Sheehy, M.
SilvermanPrerequisites: Three psychology courses and permission of the instructor
required during program planning the semester before the course is offered.
Enrollment limited to 12 students; seniors are given priority.4 points

Course
Number

Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3473

PSYC
3473

09603
001

Tu 11:00a - 12:50p
318 MILBANK HALL

J. Sheehy
M. Silverman

12

PSYC BC 3591x-BC3592y Senior Research Seminar

Discussion and conferences on a research project culminate in a written and
oral senior thesis. Each project must be supervised by a scientist working at
Barnard or at another local institution. Successful completion of the seminar
substitutes for the major examination.Prerequisites: BC1001, BC1101, a minimum of five other completed psychology
courses, and permission of the instructor. This is a year-long course. Open
to senior psychology majors who submit a research proposal which has been
approved by the course instructor and the project supervisor.4 points

Course
Number

Call Number/
Section

Days & Times/
Location

Instructor

Enrollment

Spring 2015 :: PSYC BC3592

PSYC
3592

02904
001

Tu 4:10p - 6:00p
TBA

J. New

0

PSYC BC 3605x-BC3606y Individual Projects

Research projects planned in consultation with members of the
department.Prerequisites: Open to majors and non-majors with written permission of
the department member who will supervise the project.3-4 points.